A. Permit Required: It shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any opening or stairway in any public street, alley, sidewalk or other public place without a permit from the superintendent of public works.
B. Openings To Be Guarded: All such lawfully maintained openings shall be guarded by a suitable strong cover or railing to the approval of the superintendent of public works.
C. Leaving Cellar Door, Basement Entrance, Vault Open: No person shall leave open or permit to be left open any cellar door, basement entrance, vault, cistern, well, ditch, or other like pit or hole, on or adjoining any street, alley, sidewalk, or other public ground, or on any private property accessible by pedestrians, without securing or protecting the same, so as not to endanger the safety of persons or animals passing thereby from falling therein. Such person shall be liable for all damages or injuries to persons or property arising from any such neglect, and for any damage that may be recovered against the village in consequence thereof. (1997 Code)